Cosmos Sea Shells Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus) Whimsical fluted petals in pink, white, and magenta tones. Great for borders, wildflower gardens, and cut flower arrangements

Minimum: 25+ Seeds

Charming, Pollinator-Friendly Flowers with Unique Tubular Petals

Bring an artistic twist to your garden with Cosmos ‘Sea Shells’, an enchanting heirloom variety that stands out with its tubular, seashell-like petals in dreamy shades of pink, white, and magenta. These whimsical blooms look like they’ve been hand-rolled by nature, adding playful elegance to borders, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

Light and airy, with fern-like foliage and a generous bloom season, ‘Sea Shells’ is easy to grow, heat-tolerant, and beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

🌿 Why Grow Cosmos ‘Sea Shells’?

• 🌸 Unique Fluted Petals – Standout tubular petals add visual intrigue

• 🎨 Soft Pastel Palette – Pink, white, and magenta tones for charming displays

• 🐝 Pollinator Magnet – Attracts bees, butterflies & beneficial insects

• ✂️ Excellent Cut Flowers – Long-lasting and eye-catching in floral arrangements

• 🌼 Easy to Grow – Thrives in poor soil and tolerates drought once established

🌺 Perfect For:

• Cottage gardens & heirloom flower beds

• Wildflower meadows & naturalized plantings

• Pollinator patches & bee-friendly borders

• Floral arrangements & cut flower bouquets

• Kids’ gardens and whimsical planting themes

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Sea Shells’

• Type: Annual

• Height: 36–48 inches

• Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soil

• Bloom Time: Summer to frost

• Zones: Grown as annual in all zones

• Water Needs: Low to moderate

🧠 Pro Tips:

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming season

• Sow directly after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks prior

• Pairs beautifully with zinnias, black-eyed Susans, and bachelor’s buttons

• Great for attracting beneficial insects to your vegetable garden

• Harvest when flowers are just opening for longest vase life

🎐 Whimsy in Bloom

With their seashell-like form and soft, swirling hues, Cosmos ‘Sea Shells’ delivers graceful, eye-catching color while inviting pollinators to play. Whether in a vase or a border, they’re a joyful addition to any summer garden.